Insect Bite Reaction, Papular Urticaria - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

insect bite reaction papular urticaria

Body Site

leg

Age

15 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

skin color red

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

acral (centripetal - extremity predominant)

Comments

This healthy adolescent girl developed recurrent itchy edematous papules and bullae with surrounding erythema on exposed areas of the arms and legs. The eruption improved with insect repellents and protection with long pants and longs sleeved shirts.

Description

1.5 cm round tense bulla with central crust

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11/3/2011 22:56:36

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